The Smart Home Control Panel You Need

[@davidtalaga332]

Great video. Most KZbinrs would take 20 minutes to communicate this amount of information.

[@DuuuvalTWD]

Amen to that.

[@victor_fog]

I remember the times when i watched soldier live stream him editing his videos, watching him commentating on apple events and doing the biggest youtube giveaways. Those were the days....

[@kdm313]

LOL BRO First tell people to kill the POWER!! Great System very elegant looking

[@gumboot13]

If someone needs to be told to kill the power before doing this then maybe they shouldn't be doing this.

[@JoshuaFerguson]

@@gumboot13 you have no idea my friend. I've seen much worse.

[@gumboot13]

@@JoshuaFerguson the way I see it is it's a natural population control method. The stupid don't survive. The movie Idiocracy is perfect evidence of what I'm talking about.

[@ivy_404_]

Didn't he say follow the instructions? I'm sure the instructions would say that.

[@gumboot13]

I liken it to changing the oil etc in your car. I am sure one doesn't need to be told to turn the car off before starting working on it

[@AlienFrequency]

This thing is pretty cool. Great video, as always SKB. I’ve been watching you since 2012. Your content is always solid, and you seem like a down to earth guy. Please never stop doing you.

[@TonyisKing343]

I like this, but at that price I’m still just mounting a fire tablet to my wall instead. And you triggered my Alexa to give me the weather lol

[@ddemier]

Have you actually mounted a firetablet yet? If so how does it work? Im looking for a dashboard so I can view and communicate with my eufy doorbell

[@joebrito2066]

Thank you for this video. This is exactly what I was looking for. Damn it my home is becoming way smarter than I am lol

[@matthewk87]

Looks pretty impressive. I see several people freaking out about the price, but you have to keep in mind that this is first gen/early adopter structure, which means that price will probably come down as the company has success and accomplishes some better production runs. Also, consider this is basically an Amazon Echo Show or a Google Home Hub that can mount on your wall (~$200 for comparison) without exposed wiring. I won't jump at the early adopted premium cost, but look forward to this hitting a price point for the masses in time for my Christmas list (crosses fingers)

[@MrsRobinsonBlog]

How's the Google integration vs the Alexa? We're a Google home house but love this idea.... But also feel.it needs a remote type option too

[@completehomeelectronix4325]

It has Alexa built-in, it uses skills to control things. I think Google is coming, but all are control options and outside of intercom, wouldn't really need to integrate with each other because you can link your devices to both

[@prettyrickey7304]

Definitely needs a remote. Don’t run into an internet issues as physical switch is now gone, it’s difficult to operate lights when said connection is broken. Having hue lights with physical dimmer switches that can serve as s back up is a must. I’ve run into a few scenarios where I lost control of lights that I did not have a dimmer connected to. Otherwise, I must say, these are brilliant. Have four and the improvements are incredible. Always working on the actual app. It’s ten times better than when I purchased with vast improvement to microphone and intercom.

[@johnathanlane9755]

I’m definitely buying the three pack

[@revadan]

am out, price is ridiculous.

[@nathandekker2661]

when is pie coming out for Samsung and more e4 phone ,when is it coming

[@PaYtrIxHD]

Just use HomeAssistant and build your own Dashboard 😅

[@denispublic2482]

Totally agree. Its a cool product but very high price. Now if the price came down and could intergrade with Home Assistant.

[@MartinDolan]

First thing I thought is, I'll make one of those myself with home assistant :) great inspiration. Thanks!

[@Anthony-cu9go]

Yea I was asking myself how much i would purchase this for I was guessing $125-$200 $300 for base model is insane Just go get an Amazon Echo show

[@jabennett92]

Thanks, very helpful. Remodeling home this summer and looking at smart device options.

[@Smittypie86]

I wanted something like this so I used an old phone with a magnet and metal plate. Works well as a hub so guests can use without my or their phone. Or if they don't want to use Alexa. Made mine look as clean and discrete as possible. This does look nice and has some additional functions. Price is a little hefty as my solution cost me nothing but an old backup phone.

[@michaelw4015]

This video was very well done and helpful. Thank you.

[@Justin_tech]

All the Alexas you trigger! HAHAHA - I've decided to mute myself and put up the word on screen for my videos! LOL Great vid, man.

[@zxcvbnmmasdfghjkl]

You can do this with app tiles and do it with an old iPad, android tablet and autolunch the display for a ring doorbell

[@nikitaalekseyeva4533]

Im definitely buying. Love the content cheif keep em coming!

[@Campwise05]

Good video SKB, nice addition to the smart home!

[@AlexanderThickstunsChannel]

Awesome video! Can you just tap the top or bottom of the slider to turn the lights on or off, or do you have to do the sliding motion all the time?

[@doslover]

Looks cool but not for $300+. Hope more vendors enter this space.

[@Justin-vl8ph]

Agreed, the price is ridiculous

[@SethsPhone]

Linkin park and hanz zimmer got you a sub ;-)

[@ITMedCEO]

They need to come down on the price by $100 for all slider options. Then it will sell before Amazon and Eero releases their product...which by the way will also be WiFi Mesh satellites.

[@mylinuxstruggle5495]

I love this concept I just wish it was for Google Assistant

[@sheahill6628]

Excellent product and video!

[@formerx]

Great review. Kinda pricey but looks like a high-end device

[@richardcjunior]

A Thousand Suns, great album.

[@MagnumSkyWolf]

I have to get up how dare you 😂😂😉

[@XLLR8ing]

Ordering now!!

[@AlexanderThickstunsChannel]

Awesome video! Question about Live View. If you’re away from your home, can you use the app to see inside the house via the camera? In other wards, can you monitor the house if you have these controls?

[@tj064u2]

Thank you for this. Nice product

[@geriatricmillenial1983]

Cool video! Can I use this device to control recess lights that change colors?

[@nicholasolszko4745]

LOL that alexa part set off my alexa

[@mmoarchives2542]

for those complaining about the price, keep in mind that this thing has alexa built in that everyone is more than willing to pay f$200 for as a stand alone device, not including the smart features this thing has

[@nmtay]

That's badass.

[@alfanoministries]

I like my Vivint system its cellular

[@waynecaswell]

Smart Home market adoption would accelerate if homebuilders took the same approach as car manufacturers, meaning they’d do all the tech research for the buyer and integrate solutions seamlessly into the end product (car or home). Thankfully, Brilliant is working with builders to do that. Their challenge is contending with different voice interfaces (Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit with Siri) and different network standards and automation platforms for lighting, security, HVAC, and all the other subsystems. At least someone if finally looking at that, but I still have two main issues with their system. OBSOLESCENCE - Rapid advancements in computer, networking, display, and storage technologies enable new features at lower cost each year, making slightly older products obsolete more quickly than ever before. That’s why I’ve been critical of the smart refrigerator with touch screen display on the door, when an iPad could do even more and with the flexibility of being portable. Do you really need to replace your perfectly good fridge so you can add a touch screen? Adding technology to homes has the same challenge. While appliances are designed to last a decade or more, homes are built to last much longer, at least through their 30-year mortgage. VALUE ADD? - From past experience, I’m skeptical that smart home technologies will increase the perceived value of the home itself and think it may detract. After selling a fully automated home several years ago, with about $10K invested, I was surprised when they buyer hired an electrician to remove it all. They just wanted something simpler like they were used to - so much for added value. What about the family committed to Apple? Will they justify paying a premium for a home reliance on Alexa-based technology? Ideally, Brilliant’s system would work equally well with all smart home platforms and in small apartments, assisted living facilities, and multi-story million dollar homes. If they can get there, that would be a huge plus that could help drive market adoption. While their focus is still on automation rather than AI-based smart learning, they do seem to be addressing some of the issues I write about.

[@waynecaswell]

For more on my Smart Home perspective, see mhealthtalk.com/elusive-smart-home/.

[@LessThanHandy]

Pricing alone leaves me out

[@HardlyClerkin]

This thing looks fantastic, I want one. Will be a hard sell to the wife tho with all the other smart home stuff I have. Great review sir!

[@brilliantsupport5381]

Try one! You'll definitely want a few more. :-) We offer a 30-day money back guarantee no questions asked.

[@vdubnu]

Can do pretty much same thing with the wink relay with the hack for alot cheaper.

[@osamaabdelnaeem4326]

hi. is this panel replacing traditional switches (or must replace old smart switches), and what if I have more than one switches set in one room like setting are

[@giovanniturco6428]

Hi brilliant video I was trying to order the single one they don’t deliver to the United Kingdom just US and Canada gutted

[@lead230]

is good and how can i get it

[@jacobphillips1527]

Great video! Two questions... Do the slide controls have to control whatever is connected to switch it’s placed at? Or can you set the slide controls to connect to any smart light? What about temperature? Or speaker volume? Second: what happens to the dumb device that was previously using the switch if you have the single switch version? It’s just a screen now. Is power still going to the light bulb the switch was attached to?

[@MichaelWilliams-jw9kj]

You can assign the sliders to other things like lights or music volume. And the dumb switch becomes instantly smart. For the single, you can turn on and off the lights by moving your finger up and down.

[@SAMUELSCHELL]

I like the lamps in this video. Where can I find those?

[@JaMarThomasJTDATBOI30]

Wow send like a great product

[@millschristophe9865]

Soldier Knows Best - how's the quality of sound (Internal Speaker) Ie; Alexa, Ring or Nest Cam ? Does this device eliminated Alexa on the counter top ? I'm under the impression for Brilliant to be half way decent, Sonos is a MUST. And if that's case, 349.00 +150.00 = a pretty penny....

[@MichaelWilliams-jw9kj]

100% that's a main purpose for this switch. Frees up tabletops and outlets. Sonos works wonderful with it.

[@gadgetguy5871]

Can I control the brilliant device from another smart device? Example: I have a instinct alexa built in upstairs and if I had the Brilliant 2 switch control in finished basement can I go to the Instinct switch and tell Alexa to turn on basement lights? Or is this strictly one way? From the Brilliant to the Instinct?

[@DavidMcCabe]

Hello circuit breaker! Great vid but too expensive for our smart home.

[@NYCLJ34]

Does it have built in audio/speaker?

[@neilgreene]

Waiting for that HOMEKIT integration. Does it have Insteon integration?

[@jbdragon3295]

Neil Greene Ya, I'm a home kit house. I'm not a fan if Alexa. I gave a ecobee 4 with Alexa built in a nd a dot to play around with. Lots of skills, most junk. It's not not as easy to use as Siri is. Something I really need as my 71 year old Dad lives at my house. He can't remember how to open and close a couple blinds I have using Alexa, yet no problem opening and closing the garage door with Siri. Otherwise I would be tempted to get a few of these things.

[@keningilbert]

Very price prohibited at this time. $100 would be the sweet spot for single, with only a $5-$10 increase for each additional built-in switch. I'll wait a few years for price to become reasonable and for more camera brand integration. Wondering though if it can control ceiling fan controllers or Bond?

[@thetommantom]

Very connected. Great idea. Can you video chat or check in with your phone? I can see this being very useful with lights, music, doorbell, door lock, thermostat.

[@brilliantsupport5381]

Yes we offer room-to-room video chat; live look in from the Brilliant itself. We will hopefully bring this to our mobile app in the near future.

[@timromitelli]

Still waiting on solution for nest doorbell, nest locks and nest thermostat.

[@ericgutierrez5568]

Can you control other smart light switches with it? I'd put one in all rooms if they weren't so expensive.

[@Stone815]

Eric Gutierrez wondering the same thing

[@pauliedriver4127]

GREAT VIDEO If I’m replacing a 3 switch configuration, will the 3 sliders control the original lights & the software and screen control all my smart devices? Also does this give my dumb lights now controlled by the new brilliant slider make them smart enabled? Can I know use Voice to control them ?

[@MichaelWilliams-jw9kj]

Yes to everything.

[@MichaelWilliams-jw9kj]

Yes - the light switch you install into instantly becomes smart. You can use voice to control them via Alexa or Google Assistant.

[@taylorhibbert6677]

Vivint Brotha

[@cauemoreno4330]

Great!

[@DanielPierce]

I really like it, but my google Home Hubs integrate everything I have from lights to thermostat and everything in between with their massive list of partners and does so on a device that cost me $100 each and came with 2 google home minis each during Black Friday so I think I’m good...

[@nirmalbk]

Tablet attached to the wall. Nice?

[@markdisley4828]

Love the concept, now if only it was battery operated and portable...

[@tavaresdds1]

It is compatible with broadlink?

[@JUStCALLMEZIMM]

Can you use Spotify as your music choice, also what about lifFX lights

[@marezmichael]

what lamp are you using with your philips hue?

[@alexisjankowski3281]

Can it turn on/off the light at sunset/sunrise? I need an astronomic switch, but this might be nice instead next to my door...

[@stomper90]

Yes

[@Michaelalmond231]

Dose it work on lifx bulbs? Also UK switches?

[@TechOut]

Reminds me of the Wink Relay. The Wink Relay was absolute junk though. BTW link to the Brilliant site goes to a data storage company

[@brilliantsupport5381]

Hey Techout -- thanks for the comment. I clicked the link in the bio and it went to our site. Where did you click the link to get to a data storage company? I promise, we deliver on everything that Solider said we did. Seeing is believing!

[@KapimirTube]

Nice video :D

[@aidenp265]

Make sure to turn off the electricity first.

[@nastyafan1232]

Is there a one that fits in europe6

[@pancho1071]

I wouldn't rely too much on this smart home systems.remember when will Smith on irobot movie when the house when rogue on him??.

[@PitoVH]

if they go out of Business are this switches still going to work?

[@Mike.Wes100]

Hey. Is this still the best smart home panel out there?

[@stomper90]

Cheapest and most affordable. Otherwise you are paying Control4 20k+

[@TomGreen99]

Liking the scruff 👍

[@RainCity3rd]

Doesn't having this stuck to one spot on my wall completely defeat the purpose of a smart connected home. I want to be able to control devices using timers, sun up/down, when i enter leave automatically or remotely. If i wanted to get up and go to the wall i might as well just use normal dimmer switches...

[@broddr]

So true. Instead of this overpriced tech that's stuck in the wall, buy two inexpensive tablets to place around the home and some smart switches.

[@jm4957]

Should be $99.

[@jbdragon3295]

Or you know, you can use Alexa to control it which is built in. No need to get up. I get what you're saying. Which is why in general in not a big fan of these so-called Smart Speakers. Because they are locked into a room by a power cord. That is why I have a Apple Watch. I can then just lift wrist and go Hey Siri and control my home or ask questions, etc and it works everywhere I'm at including outside and away from home. Example, get home at night and want to drop something off in my backyard, instead of having to go inside my house and flip on my side house light over my gate, come back and do my moving. I can lift my wrist and just go Hey Siri, turn on outside garage light and Bam the light turns on. Maybe I'm walking back home from 7/11 down the block. As. I get close to home, I just lift my wrist and go Hey Siri, Open Garage. It's open as I'm walking up the driveway. I find it easier to control my Ecobee 4 with Siri than the built in Akexa. One thing is fore sure, you have to figure out what type of Smarthome you want to be and what products you want to use and are they supported with the type of smartphone you want. You also don't have to get everything at once. I like Smart Light Switches over Smart Bulbs for a few reasons. But it doesn't make sense to have a smart switch for like a closet light. I have a cheap glow light switch for my Mastet Bathroom light. That makes it really nice to see the switch in the dark. No need for something far more expensive and a easy swap. My 71 year old Dad us retired and home mist u Of the time. So being able to easily adjust the temp in my house with the Ecobee 3 or 4 which I have makes sense. Just like I have a Harmony remote to control all the devices in my entertainment center. To gave a single remote to control all easily instead of a pile of remotes. It makes life better for him. These are things I think about. Your whole home doesn't need to be smart. Smart bulbs don't work if you turn power off at the switch. It also makes things harder for guests. With a Snart Switch, you gave voice control. You can use the app. For homekit, it's the Apple Home app, or you can turn the lights on/off right at the switch. That's 3 options. Plus you can continue to use whatever light bulb you want. I have normal LED bulbs throughout my house. Again, things to think about.

[@MichaelWilliams-jw9kj]

The Brilliant Control allows you to control devices using timers, etc. including remotely. It's an all-in-one home control.

[@jasonk5979]

Like to have one. Unfortunately the best place to put them in my house has ceiling fan switches. Bummer.

[@stomper90]

They work with ceiling fans with an On/Off switch.

[@MortenRoskildeRasmus]

can you get that in europa

[@HiTechHead]

Where’s your promo code

[@kssrinivasarao3888]

Hi I am from India & the devicre as per the demo are excellant. Is it avaiable on Amazon...

[@abdulaleemali128]

Can it control the light switch itself without wifi...if wifi goes can it control other light switches as in a local wifi connectivity with otjer brilliant switches..so can it connect to otjer brilliant switches without wifi

[@MichaelWilliams-jw9kj]

Yes!! 100%

[@JamesQuattlebaum]

works with two way switches?

[@amandhar3611]

yeah, there's an option for that in the setup: support.brilliant.tech/hc/en-us/articles/115002312271-Connecting-Brilliant-when-there-are-more-switches-that-control-the-same-lights

[@willblum490]

Does it work with google assistant?

[@MichaelWilliams-jw9kj]

Yes! www.brilliant.tech/pages/works-with-google-assistant

[@EdwardReese]

How well does it work with SmartThings?

[@brilliantsupport5381]

Beautifully! One of our best partners. support.brilliant.tech/hc/en-us/articles/360018808811-SmartThings-Integration

[@sprig6043]

That's a real shame it's not designed to be used in the UK

[@spenceherbert4862]

Is this sold on Amazon

[@MichaelWilliams-jw9kj]

No just on www.brilliant.tech and www.crutchfield.com

[@DirtyReaper]

Little pricey, and Alexa was somewhat slow to engage, maybe when series 2 comes out :)

[@brilliantsupport5381]

Alexa is lighting fast! :-) Need not worry.

[@BosleyBeats]

Just get a cheap android tablet or iPad mini and use that as your command center. Much easier, portable, etc. Pair this with Alexa products.

[@mountainslopes]

There’s no way I’d buy this with Alexa only.

This is what the Wink Relay should have been.

[@brilliantsupport5381]

We tried to deliver the solution we thought was missing on the home automation market. Early word from our users is we've doing just that. Let us know if you have any questions!

[@khanl1]

3 way compatable?

[@MichaelWilliams-jw9kj]

Yes! support.brilliant.tech/hc/en-us/articles/360017986532-Guided-Installation-Multi-Switch-for-2-3-and-4-Switch-Brilliant-Controls

[@MichaelWilliams-jw9kj]

Yes!

[@maxpawa9282]

an hans zimmer fan!

[@ClappaGlappa]

Damn, I was excited until you said Alexa.

[@onlythebrave87]

Why always for us and never uk 😒

[@hf8547]

Too expensive/ doesn’t work in Aus

[@rmontana3693]

Don't say Alexa! It's 5am here and Alexa just woke everyone up.

[@aj6761]

My phone does all of this already

[@gowdsake7103]

No I DONT need or even want one

[@anaheimswillyg2238]

I don’t know where my phone is 😏

[@itsJoshW]

I don't see LIFX as compatible...which is disheartening lol.

[@brilliantsupport5381]

Ask and ye shall receive -- available via SmartThings. support.brilliant.tech/hc/en-us/articles/360015720891-Integrations-Support

[@raisethereef]

Looks like a fantastic product but a ludicrous price. Get a Google Home Hub instead

[@timnewman8690]

These are nice but I just can not justify $300 for it

[@bcrogsnc]

Or stick a Fire tablet to the wall with Alexa.